She was born July 16, 1954, in Pittsfield, Ill., to Robert Eugene and Waunetta Wilma (Cooley) Ingram. She graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1972 and from the Research Medical Center School of Nursing in 1977. She worked as an ICU nurse at several area hospitals and retired as a Home Health Nurse. Vickie had two dogs, Betsy Rose and Barnaby, that were her pride and joy. She loved all animals.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Eugene Ingram in 1979; and her brother, Bill Ingram in 2002.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 8, from noon to 1 p.m., followed by funeral services at 1 p.m., at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, 816-796-8600. Burial in Old Salem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions, in Vickie’s honor, to Lighthouse Baptist Church. For the guestbook, visit www.newsalemfuneralhome.com